Around The Church
And let us consider how to stir up one another to love and good works.
Hebrews 10:24
Children’s Ministry
The children's ministry began using the Orange curriculum this year. When the children are dismissed for "kid’s church" we start with a fun, story-based video centering around biblical stories, focusing on the need for a relationship with Jesus and how we can do that. Next, a game or two reflecting and reinforcing the topic; and usually finishing up with a craft and snack. This group ranges in age between 4 & 8 yrs.
Youth Group
Youth Group on Wednesdays at 6:30 pm, September to June for grades 5-12 in the hall. We have games, snacks, outings, and more!
We also have a Youth Drop-in on Fridays from 2-5 pm, September to June for grades 8-12 in the youth room in the basement of the church.
To stay in the know, follow us on Instagram at st.andrews.youth_!
PWA
The women of our congregation meet on the first Tuesday morning of each month from September to June for fellowship and to plan fundraising and special events. Proceeds from our fundraising events are distributed to various causes both in our local community and globally. Our meetings begin with devotions and a guest speaker [when available], and we may have coffee and fellowship prior to our meeting or may have a lunch following the meeting. Please bring your talents to our active group. Our group hosts a number of amazing events throughout the year. These may include:
Pancake lunch on Shrove Tuesday, Fall/Christmas sale with crafts, preserves and home baking, Advent worship service, written and led by members of our group.
Notices re our upcoming events can be found on the Church website and in the weekly bulletins.
In addition to the above activities, it is a privilege and an honour for us to provide receptions for grieving families following a memorial service held in the church.
The PWA is an active and growing group of over 20 women who enjoy fellowship together. We are grateful to God for our opportunities to serve St. Andrew’s Nanaimo.
Thursday Night Girls
Thursday’s, 6pm.
We gather in the hall on Thursday evenings and invite anyone from the community who wants to join us for a variety of sewing and crafts.
Quilting, knitting, sewing, card making, and so much more!
Participants are welcome to join in the scheduled activity or use our space to spread out. Our space is well set up for sewing, and we even have machines and fabric to loan. We’ve also got an abundant supply of yarn for the knitters and crocheters. For more information, visit our Facebook group.
Loaves and Fishes
Friday’s 12-1pm
St. Andrew’s hosts a food bank depot every Friday from 12-1pm.
Clients can register in person during the depot time. For more information, visit the Loaves & Fishes website.
Note: Unfortunately, we are not able to give out food vouchers at other times during the week. We do invite people to join us on Thursdays at our Community Lunch which is available from September to June.
More information can be found on their website:
Community Lunch
Thursday’s at 11 am - 12:30 pm.
Running from September - June!
December 15th is the last community lunch of the season, but it will be back in January in the new 2023 year.
Enjoy a warm meal and conversation with new friends! Everyone is welcome and encouraged to join us for some soup, healthy snacks, and sandwiches.
UpperLVL Worship
“UpperLVL Worship is a downtown Nanaimo church-plant, hosted within LevelTwo Nightclub. We’re passionate in creating a welcoming space for people to experience the awesomeness of God together, while building genuine community in a nightclub setting.
Doubters, the spiritually-curious, and those whose hearts are on fire for Jesus can all grab a seat together to experience DJ’d hip-hop and EDM worship sets and down-to-earth Biblical preaching, laced with thoughtful and open discussions where questions are encouraged.
Missions and Outreach
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The national church fund that supports mission and ministry in Canada and around the world. Together, we build strong congregations, serve vulnerable people, walk with Indigenous people, seek justice, and share God’s love around the world. http://presbyterian.ca/sharing/
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The development and relief agency of the Presbyterian Church in Canada. PWS&D has a wide variety of programs that work to help communities overcome poverty, recover from emergency situations and provide new futures of hope for vulnerable people. https://presbyterian.ca/pwsd/
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Located near a garbage dump in the heart of Guatemala City, the Francisco Coll School sits at the outskirts of society. Families eke out a living by scavenging at the dump. Education will bring their children a brighter future. We have supported a teacher at the school for many years.
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Ted is member of the Departure Bay Baptist Church and has been a missionary in the Philippines since 2005, with the organization Youth with a Mission (YWAM). Currently based in Laguna.
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Based in the Cowichan Valley and led by Pastor Joey Cho this is an outreach ministry to the First Nations people of Vancouver Island.
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We collect:
Pull Tabs for Zajac Ranch for Children
Postage stamps for Leprosy (Effect Hope)
Used Eyeglasses for the Third World
